Truck hits horse-drawn wagon in Ohio, killing girl

CONGRESS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a pickup truck hit a horse-drawn wagon, throwing four people from the wagon and killing an 11-year-old girl.

Troopers say the truck hit the wagon from behind late Friday night in Congress Township, about 40 miles southwest of Cleveland. The 22-year-old wagon driver from Homerville was not hurt, but his 21-year-old wife and her 18-year-old brother were injured and taken to a hospital. They were released this weekend.

Their 11-year-old sister was taken to a hospital, where she died.

The 45-year-old truck driver from West Salem was not hurt.

Troopers believe alcohol was a factor in the crash and say criminal charges are pending against him.

They say the wagon was painted red and was outfitted with gas lanterns and white reflective tape.